Sacha Sosno, original signed and numbered artwork, in relief, Elysée Palace, metal engraving

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Sacha Sosno (1937–2013), renowned French sculptor of the École de Nice and pioneer of the “art of obliteration,” is celebrated for his monumental works blending sculpture and architecture in Nice, Côte d’Azur.

This rare limited-edition metal engraving (etching/relief print on vellum paper), signed and numbered by the artist, faithfully reproduces the iconic facade of the historic Hôtel Élysée Palace (now AC Hôtel Nice by Marriott) on the Promenade des Anglais. Sosno himself designed and authored this landmark 1987–1988 architectural sculpture project, featuring monumental Venus figures integrated into the granite and smoked glass facade—massive bronze elements rising 26 meters high amid 420 tons of granite.

– Title/Subject: The Élysée Palace facade with monumental Venus statue (from Sosno’s “In all things, prefer the inside to the outside” series).
– Medium: Metal engraving in relief, signed and numbered in pencil. – Edition: Limited to 99 copies total.
– This copy: Numbered 15/99.
– Year: 1993.
– Presentation: Beautifully framed with two gray painted wooden panels enhancing the central statue subject.
– Condition notes: Minor foxing present on the vellum paper (typical for age and paper type; does not detract significantly from visual impact).
– Sold framed exactly as shown in photos.
– Frame dimensions: 86 X 66,5 cm / 33.85 x 26.18 inches.
– Ready to hang: Complete framed artwork, wired and prepared for immediate wall mounting in your home, office, or collection.

A striking piece of contemporary art history from one of Nice’s most influential artists—perfect for collectors of École de Nice works, modern sculpture enthusiasts, or those seeking a tangible link to Nice’s iconic Promenade des Anglais landmarks.

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Keywords for collectors: Sacha Sosno engraving, Hôtel Élysée Palace Nice, Venus facade Nice, monumental sculpture reproduction, limited edition 15/99, École de Nice artist, French contemporary art 1993, Obliterated Venus Sosno, signed relief print Nice landmark.

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